An edition of How pleasure works : the new science of why we like what we like (2010)
How pleasure works
the new science of why we like what we like
By Paul Bloom
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Publish Date
2010
Publisher
W. W. Norton
Language
eng
Pages
280
Description:
In this fascinating and witty account, Yale psychologist Paul Bloom draws on insights from child development, philosophy, neuroscience, and behavioral economics to examine the science behind our curious desires, attractions, and tastes, covering everything from the animal instincts for sex and food to the uniquely human taste for art, music, and stories.
subjects: Pleasure, Pleasure-Pain Principle